Trainee Social Impact Assistant

Some see what’s behind them. We see what’s beyond.

At Robertson, we see challenges, opportunities, and solutions our way. We’re bold enough to ask questions, brave enough to look at things differently, and confident enough to be ourselves. Join us and you’ll join the UK’s largest family-owned construction, infrastructure, and support services business. As a Trainee Social Impact Assistant, you’ll be part of a team that’s doing incredible things – for ourselves, for the built environment around us, and for a truly sustainable future.

Your new role:

Ready to head into the world of work? A Traineeship could be your ideal start to the next phase of your career. You’ll learn about the job, on the job, whilst we support you through further studies, so you’ll gain qualifications as well as work experience and skills. As a Trainee Social Impact Assistant you will be responsible for:

• Working with preconstruction, commercial, project teams and key local stakeholders to implement and deliver agreed defined Community Impact KPIs during the lifecycle of each project.
• Monitor, measure and report on all project KPIs.
• Collating data and required evidence from project teams and supply chain to provide monthly reports for allocated projects KPI’s, creating case studies of key activities delivered to share with clients and support future work winning opportunities.
• Establish and maintain relationships with identified relevant client, education, employability, and community stakeholders in the location’s projects operate in.
• Champion future talent and promote careers in construction through engagements and activities with external stakeholders including presentations, working group sessions, career support with schools, colleges, and employability support groups.
• Working with project teams to establish and support the successful delivery of the Considerate Constructors Scheme across all projects.
• Work on new initiatives for education and local communities.
• Conduct, behaviours and working practices to be in line with working the Robertson Way.

What you'll need:

• HNC/HND/Bsc (Hons) (or currently working towards or prepared to).
• National 5 or GCSE equivalent.
• Complimentary relevant experience.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Methodical approach.
• Numerate.
• Ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Computer literate.
• Willingness to learn.

About you:

As a Trainee Social Impact Assistant, we understand this may be one of your first roles so we’re looking for someone with a genuine interest in the construction industry. Experience within this sector would be great; however, if you can demonstrate the ability to work on your own initiative and demonstrate a methodical approach with excellent written and verbal communications skills, this could be the role for you. We will support you through your Traineeship to develop and progress in your chosen career path.

What's in it for me:

Our Principles - The Robertson Way:

• We listen: Listening enables us to work positively and collaboratively, and gives customers, partners and colleagues the assurance that their voices are always heard.
• We are professional: Our mix of prudence and diligence, care and attention to detail means that our customers have certainty and assurance in everything we do and trust us to deliver.
• We take responsibility: Each of us is accountable for what we do. From the smallest detail to team safety and caring for our communities and the environment, we know that everything matters.
• We are determined to succeed: Every challenge is an opportunity. We work collaboratively and focus on safety, productivity and quality to find solutions we can be proud of and that provide a positive, lasting benefit.
• We are one team: We work as one - in our teams and partnerships, and with our customers. We respect each contribution, and everyone stands up to be counted. We are Team Robertson.

Benefits of working with Robertson:

• 33 days annual leave (pro-rata for part time or FTC positions, increases with length of service).
• Salary Sacrifice Pension Scheme.
• Life Assurance.
• Cycle to Work Scheme.
• Discounts (gym memberships, restaurants, days out etc.) with Hapi Rewards App.
• Annual Flu Vaccine.
• Access to E-Learning.
• Health & Wellbeing Support.
• Life Management & Financial Support.

Diversity & Inclusion:

When it comes to diversity and inclusion, we see things differently at Robertson. That’s why we’re working hard to create an environment where everyone can feel welcome, and where we can all be ourselves. We encourage applications from people of all races, ages, genders, religions, sexual orientations and more - so whoever you are, we hope you’ll see things our way, too.

If you’ve got what it takes to look at things differently, to find new perspectives, and to discover the extraordinary within the ordinary, we’d love to meet you. To apply for this role and to start seeing things our way, submit your CV.

This role will be subject to pre-employment screening, including references. The level of screening may vary depending on role responsibilities and will be discussed at interview.